All Things Considered
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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Trump Administration Officials Try To Relax Markets Around Coronavirus Fears
by Franco Ordoñez
As stock markets continue to plunge on coronavirus fears, the White House and Federal Reserve are trying to show it has the situation under control.
Stock Market Continues Plummet As Coronavirus Fears Continue Rise
by Jim Zarroli
Financial markets have suffered their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. The drubbing continued as coronavirus spread and fears grew that its impact will damage the global economy.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Faces Questions From House Foreign Affairs Committee
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared Friday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where Democrats asked him tough questions about Iran, coronavirus and other foreign affairs issues.
40 Years Later, The Olympics Still Leave A Legacy On Lake Placid, N.Y.
by Emily Russell
The tiny town of Lake Placid, N.Y. hosted the Winter Olympics 40 years ago. Now, while millions of people visit to relive the glory, the renewed attention comes with a cost.
A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat
by Ari Shapiro
A synagogue in Pueblo, Colo. hosts a diverse group of worshipers — many of whom struggled in the aftermath of a threatened terrorist attack.
Scientists Find Speech And Music Live On Opposite Sides Of The Brain
by Jon Hamilton
Canadian scientists have shown that brain scans of people listening to songs found that an area in the left hemisphere decoded words while one in the right hemisphere decoded the melody.
In Pueblo, Colo., Rising Housing Prices Without Wages To Match
by Kirk Siegler
Affordable housing is a top issue for voters in Pueblo, Colo. Workers from economically booming cities nearby drive home prices up, but most local jobs pay too little to support mortgages.
CDC Resolves Coronavirus Test Problem, Meaning Wider And Quicker Testing
by Rob Stein
The U.S. government says it has resolved a problem with its test for the new coronavirus, which should resolve a testing bottleneck and provide a powerful tool for slowing its spread in the U.S.
Bloomberg Spends Big Out West, Luring Staff To His Campaign
by Madelyn Beck
Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign is opening offices across the Mountain West in places where Democrats have rarely competed. The hiring has sucked up talent away from rival campaigns.
Utah Government Poised To Decriminalize Polygamy
by Sonja Hutson
A bill to reduce polygamy from a felony to a misdemeanor is on the cusp of passing Utah's state legislature. Opponents say doing so would protect domestic abusers.